Individuals using the Internet in Netherlands

Netherlands: Individuals using the Internet was 97.0% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
97.0%
Change on year
down 0.0%
World rank
20th
of 208 countries
All-time high
97.0%
in 2023
All-time low
0.3%
in 1990
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Individuals using the Internet in Netherlands, 1990–2024

0204060801001990200720241990: 0.334 % of population1991: 0.531 % of population1992: 1.3 % of population1993: 2 % of population1994: 3.3 % of population1995: 6.5 % of population1996: 9.7 % of population1997: 14.1 % of population1998: 22.2 % of population1999: 39.2 % of population2000: 44 % of population2001: 49.4 % of population2002: 61.3 % of population2003: 64.3 % of population2004: 68.5 % of population2005: 81 % of population2006: 83.7 % of population2007: 85.8 % of population2008: 87.4 % of population2009: 89.6 % of population2010: 90.7 % of population2011: 91.4 % of population2012: 92.9 % of population2013: 94 % of population2014: 91.7 % of population2015: 91.7 % of population2016: 90.4 % of population2017: 93.2 % of population2018: 91.9 % of population2019: 93.3 % of population2020: 91.3 % of population2021: 92.1 % of population2022: 92.5 % of population2023: 97 % of population2024: 97 % of population

Source: World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Measured in % of population.

Analysis

The most recent figure for individuals using the internet in Netherlands is 97.0%, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 35 years on record.

That represents a change of up 5.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, individuals using the internet in Netherlands peaked at 97.0% in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0.3%, in 1990.

Netherlands ranks 20th of 208 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 9.9% 0.3% 39.2% 10
2000s 71.5% 44.0% 89.6% 10
2010s 92.1% 90.4% 94.0% 10
2020s 94.0% 91.3% 97.0% 5

Countries ranked near Netherlands

  1. 17 Switzerland 97.3% compare
  2. 18 Ireland 97.2% compare
  3. 19 Aruba 97.2% compare
  4. 21 Brunei 96.3% compare
  5. 22 Australia 96.1% compare
  6. 23 Belgium 95.8% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is individuals using the internet in Netherlands?
Individuals using the internet in Netherlands was 97.0% in 2024, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
What is the highest individuals using the internet recorded in Netherlands?
The highest recorded value was 97.0% in 2023.
What is the lowest individuals using the internet recorded in Netherlands?
The lowest recorded value was 0.3% in 1990.
How does Netherlands rank for individuals using the internet?
Netherlands ranks 20th out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
Is individuals using the internet rising or falling in Netherlands?
Over the last ten years it is up 5.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Netherlands data come from?
The figures come from World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU), published as part of Individuals using the Internet (% of population). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Individuals using the Internet (% of population)
Unit
% of population
Source
World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
240 places, 6,889 data points, 1990–2025
Last refreshed

Internet users are individuals who have used the Internet (from any location) in the last 3 months. The Internet can be used via a computer, mobile phone, personal digital assistant, games machine, digital TV etc.